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🏀 ATHLETIC TRAINER / SPORTS CAREERS

Athletic trainers prevent and treat sports injuries; the sports industry also needs coaches, analysts, and managers.

What you'd do day to day

  • Screen and tape athletes
  • Build rehab plans
  • Handle sideline emergencies
  • Track athlete data

Skills that matter

  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Coaching
  • Documentation
  • Motivation

Training steps

  • Clinical rotations
  • Team internships

Certifications & licenses

  • BOC certification
  • CPR/AED
  • Personal trainer certifications

Every route into this career

Education

Master's degree for certified athletic trainers; other sports roles vary.

College route

Athletic training, kinesiology, or sports management.

Trade / apprenticeship route

Personal-training certifications enter fitness work quickly.

Business ownership

Training facilities, camps, and sports agencies.

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